Former U.S. national team coach Bruce Arena, in an interview with MLS's ExtraTime radio, responded to some of current U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's comments on MLS players and the league's schedule. Read the whole story

About the only doubt that concerns the USA women heading into its Concacaf Olympic qualifying semifinal against Costa Rica Friday is whether a quadriceps injury might sideline starting keeper Hope Solo. She trained lightly on Wednesday and stepped up her workload in the last pre-match session Thursday. Read the whole story

After Barcelona eliminated Real Madrid from the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with Wednesday's 2-2 draw, Real Madrid players, who collected eight yellows and a red card in the game, once again complained bitterly after the refereeing. Read the whole story

Bayern Munich has apologized for a publicity stunt that announced a "spectacular transfer" but turned out to be a club promotion on social medium Facebook that backfired and left many fans angry and disappointed. Read the whole story